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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,715.82, 1,301,633.55 and 614,737.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,715.82, 1,301,633.55 and 614,737.89 is: 921,087.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,715.82 : 1,301,633.55 = 614,737.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,715.82/1,301,633.55 = 614,737.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,715.82x = 1,301,633.55 × 614,737.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,715.82x = 800,163,462,080.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,163,462,080.21/868,715.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921,087.71

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